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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.70, 1,002.15 and 560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.70, 1,002.15 and 560.65 is: 773.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.70 : 1,002.15 = 560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.70/1,002.15 = 560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.70x = 1,002.15 × 560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.70x = 561,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,850.39/726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.16

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